Moderating birth weight and increasing calving ease has been a focus of Gelbvieh seedstock breeders for the past 20 years. The American Gelbvieh Association genetic trends for birth weight and calving ease EPDs show just that – lower birth weights and higher calving ease making the Gelbvieh influenced female a top choice for commercial cattlemen...Read more
A study conducted by Colorado State University researchers looked at stayability of 3, 4, 5 and 6 year old cows using data from the American Gelbvieh Association, American Simmental Association, and Red Angus Association of America. In evaluating the heritability of stayability, the researchers observed the percentage of females successfully staying in the herd at the four age points. These observations clearly show Gelbvieh females had a higher success rate of stayability over the Simmental and Red Angus breeds...Read more
Throughout history of the beef industry, cow-calf producers have turned to crossbreeding to increase efficiencies and profits in tough economies. The advantages of crossbreeding have not changed. What has changed are the breeds used in those crossbreeding programs. Black baldies are the traditional choice; however cow-calf producers have a better option available and will see greater maternal benefits in a Gelbvieh-influenced crossbred system. Regardless of your cow herd base, Gelbvieh or Balancer® bulls get you to the profit center of the beef industry in one cross...Read more
